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100 Miniature Innovations

From Mini Terrarium Jewelry to Mini Mobile Homes

— April 16, 2010 — Autos
The miniature innovations that you'll uncover in this cluster are bite-sized and ready to go. Society seems to have an obsession with taking fashion, appliances or vehicles and making them smaller, sleeker and cuter to suit our busy lifestyles.

The miniature innovations may be small in size and stature, but large when it comes to their impact on our lives. Check out the many ways that these miniature innovations enhance our daily routines.

Implications - ADD MORE

Consumers appreciate products that are miniature for a variety of reasons; some products are compact and lighter to tote when traveling, while others are simply desired because they are cute and tiny.
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Mini Interfaces
Mini Interfaces
MIT's Siftables
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98
Quirky Mini Frothers
Quirky Mini Frothers
Laurent Hongisto Creates Intriguing Gadgets
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97
Mini-Notebooks the New Text Book?
Mini-Notebooks the New Text Book?
$500 HP 2133 Mini-Note PC
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96
Mini Politicians
Mini Politicians
Lil Obama and Lil Sarah Palin
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95
Wee Robot Baristas
Wee Robot Baristas
Hina the Mini-Robot Makes & Serves You a Cup of Joe
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94
Mini Digital Videocamera
Mini Digital Videocamera
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93
Funky Ring Doubles as Mini Microphone
Funky Ring Doubles as Mini Microphone
Analogue Aesthetics
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92
Mini Cityscapes
Mini Cityscapes
Miniature San Francisco Gets Recreated & Resized Using Recycled Materials
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91
Mini Home Brewery
Mini Home Brewery
Beer Machine 2000
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90
Mini Home Theatre Keyboards
Mini Home Theatre Keyboards
The Blackberry-Like USB Wireless Handheld PC
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89
Mini Universal Remotes
Mini Universal Remotes
The 4-in-1 Keychain Buddy
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88
Mini Point-Keepers
Mini Point-Keepers
The Multisport Tabletop Electric Scoreboard by MacGregor
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87
British Mini into Mini Desk
British Mini into Mini Desk
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86
High Gloss Mini Cans
High Gloss Mini Cans
Coke Slims
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85
Performance Mini Cars Comeback
Performance Mini Cars Comeback
Abarth 500
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84
Tiny Computer Triplets
Tiny Computer Triplets
HP Launches Three New Mini Netbooks
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83
Tiny Dessert Devices
Tiny Dessert Devices
The Mini Cupcake Maker Bakes Cute Sweets
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82
Mini Mobile Arcade Games
Mini Mobile Arcade Games
Tiny Version Lets You Play Pac-Man at Your Desk
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81
Mini Golf Wonderlands
Mini Golf Wonderlands
La Bolleur Turns Milan Design Week Into an Excuse for Fun
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80
Optimus Mini Three Keyboard
Optimus Mini Three Keyboard
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79
Mini Mobile is Adorable & Functional
Mini Mobile is Adorable & Functional
Neo 808i
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78
Nutrient-Rich Mini-Vases
Nutrient-Rich Mini-Vases
Plant Perf Keeps Fruits, Veggies and Flowers Fresh After Harvesting
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77
Hybrid Mini
Hybrid Mini
Faster Than Your Car
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76
Art-Film Mini Cams
Art-Film Mini Cams
‘Zumi' Takes Dreamy 8mm Look-Alikes & Color-Intensive Stills
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75
Micro Car Festivals
Micro Car Festivals
MINI United 2009 Gathers 25,000 for Cooper's 50th Birthday
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74
Teenie Tiny Solar Powered Cars
Teenie Tiny Solar Powered Cars
The Mini Solar Racer
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73
Intelligent Mini Flotation Device
Intelligent Mini Flotation Device
Water Buoy Protects Your Valuables on the Water
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72
Doll House Tables
Doll House Tables
Desk Mini Fortress
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71
Molten Metal Mini Volcanoes
Molten Metal Mini Volcanoes
Jakub Berdych Glass Bowls Bring Some Heat to Your Home
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70
Banned Mini Ad
Banned Mini Ad
Controversial Guerrilla Campaign
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69
Mini Haute Homes
Mini Haute Homes
Designers Create Papier-Mache Mansions for a Cause
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68
Mini-Mobile Ads
Mini-Mobile Ads
Land Rover Sends a Big Message With Miniature World Scenes
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67
German Mini Eco Motos
German Mini Eco Motos
The Audi A1 Sportback Hybrid
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66
Mini Musical Figurines
Mini Musical Figurines
The LEGO Pop Groups Makes Geekdom Not So Geeky
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65
Mini Health Monitors
Mini Health Monitors
The HRS-I Human Recorder System Measures Health and Fitness
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64
Self-Healing Mini Robots
Self-Healing Mini Robots
EU Symbrion Program
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63
Mini Tabletop Vacuums
Mini Tabletop Vacuums
Tiny Animal Crumb Suckers Keep Tables Tidy
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62
Desktop Micro Maids
Desktop Micro Maids
The 'Mini Robo Vacuum' Sucks Up Crumbs, Leaves Cuteness
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61
Woven Micro Minis
Woven Micro Minis
Mini Market ‘Check Mate Skirt' is a Twist on Classic Black Design
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60
PodBrix Mini iPod Like Characters
PodBrix Mini iPod Like Characters
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59
Athletic Mini Robots
Athletic Mini Robots
The I-Sobot Plays Sports Like Soccer and Boxing
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58
Mini Car Subway Exit
Mini Car Subway Exit
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57
Mini Digital Cameras
Mini Digital Cameras
Leica M3
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56
Chocolate Mini-Cars
Chocolate Mini-Cars
The Toyota iQ N-Collection Mixes Cars and Chocolate
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55
Chandelier Bulbs as Mini Lamps
Chandelier Bulbs as Mini Lamps
The 'Drop Light' by Doosan Baek
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54
Playhouse-Inspired Kitchen Storage
Playhouse-Inspired Kitchen Storage
This Adorable Mini-Shed Houses All Your Kitchen Utensils
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53
Mini GPS Units for The Disoriented
Mini GPS Units for The Disoriented
Bushnell BackTrack
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52
Mini Eco Chargers
Mini Eco Chargers
Solar Charger Keyring
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51
Human Powered Mini Cooper
Human Powered Mini Cooper
Beijing Olympic Mini Rickshaw
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50
Electric Mini Car for French Mailmen
Electric Mini Car for French Mailmen
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49
Macabre Mini Busts
Macabre Mini Busts
The Family Skulls by Brian Morris
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48
Mini Sized Me
Mini Sized Me
Gourmet Tiny Burgers and Shakes
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47
Keychain Sized Mini Digital Photo Album
Keychain Sized Mini Digital Photo Album
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46
Customized 16" Replica of You
Customized 16" Replica of You
1 Mini You
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45
Mini Calendar People
Mini Calendar People
Arwey Functional Notebooks Bring Appointments to Life
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44
Mini Post-Apocalyptic Relics
Mini Post-Apocalyptic Relics
Jeremy Mora and Robert Reynolds' ‘Picking Up the Pieces'
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43
Mini Uggs
Mini Uggs
Aussie Footwear For Babies & Kids
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42
Mini Car Remixes
Mini Car Remixes
The Mitsuoka Viewt Mixes British Stiff Upper Lip With Japanese Ingenuity
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41
Micro Mini Supercars
Micro Mini Supercars
Miniature 64th Scale Car Concept Models
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40
Retro-Print Portable Mini Fridge
Retro-Print Portable Mini Fridge
Way Cool Way Hot
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39
Mini Mobile Phones
Mini Mobile Phones
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini and the X10 Mini Pro
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38
Keyring Webcams
Keyring Webcams
The Multitasking Mini Digital Camera
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37
Next Gen Mini Computers
Next Gen Mini Computers
The Amazing Zotac Zbox HD-ID11 Mini PC
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36
Mini Pie Snacks
Mini Pie Snacks
Lolipop-Pies by Luxirare are Guilt & Commitment-Free
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35
Musical Mini Hammocks
Musical Mini Hammocks
Dock-a-Bye-Baby 'Combi Pod Bouncer' Rocks
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34
Vacuum Engine Mini Cars
Vacuum Engine Mini Cars
DIY Gakken Car Toy Kit Runs on Alcohol
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33
Mini Desk Cleaners
Mini Desk Cleaners
USB Retro Vacuum Keeps Your Work Station Dust-Free
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32
MINI Dune Buggy
MINI Dune Buggy
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31
Miniature Milk Producers
Miniature Milk Producers
The Dog-Sized Mini-Cow Offers Hormone-Free Dairy
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30
Mini Ducati Motorcycle for the Kids
Mini Ducati Motorcycle for the Kids
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29
Mini Paper Shoes
Mini Paper Shoes
Filippo Perin's Mock Ups of the Kanye West Nike Air Yeezy
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28
Luxury MINI Limos
Luxury MINI Limos
Pink MillionEuroMini
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27
Exquisite Mini Purses
Exquisite Mini Purses
Tiny Handbags Are Recessionista-Approved for S/S ‘09
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26
Child-Friendly ATVs
Child-Friendly ATVs
The Mini Polaris Ranger RZR is Designed for Adventurous Kids
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25
Trippy Mini Coopers
Trippy Mini Coopers
The 'Wash Me' Lookbook is Auto-Eclectic
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24
Mini Towel Tablets
Mini Towel Tablets
Clean Yourself But Don't Swallow
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23
Personalized Mini-Me Dolls
Personalized Mini-Me Dolls
ModelWorks Toys Let You Design Your Own Replica
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22
Edible Mini Kitchen Sets
Edible Mini Kitchen Sets
Rachael Ray's 40th Birthday Cake
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21
Mini Compost Systems
Mini Compost Systems
Conserving Made Easy with Jarst Tabletop Composts
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20
Outrageous Mini Cars
Outrageous Mini Cars
Kyle Houchens' Wee 3D Automobiles
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19
Micro Meals
Micro Meals
Paris-Based Artist Stephanie Creates Delicious Detailed Miniature Foods
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18
Pint-Sized Picture Takers
Pint-Sized Picture Takers
The Mini Digi Camera is Keychain-Friendly
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17
Minimalist Mini Kicks
Minimalist Mini Kicks
Lalashoes Felt Baby Shoes are Simple Yet Colorful
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16
Mini Terrarium Jewelry
Mini Terrarium Jewelry
Mai McKemy Creates Intricate, Nature-Loving Accessories
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15
Mini Recycled Yachts
Mini Recycled Yachts
3D Plywood Luxury Boat
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14
Mini Pro Cameras
Mini Pro Cameras
Olympus and Panasonic Launch Four Thirds Digital SLRs
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13
Mini Mad Hatter Hats
Mini Mad Hatter Hats
Luke Copping's 'Chapeau' in Auxiliary Magazine
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12
Skin-Tone Mini Dresses
Skin-Tone Mini Dresses
Megan Fox Sparkles at 2009 Teen Choice Awards
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11
Mini-Sized Supercars
Mini-Sized Supercars
The 'Super Deformed' Lamborghini ATV Is a Hit in Japan
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10
Mini Kitties
Mini Kitties
Teacup Kittens Come From Extensive Breeding Methods
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9
Mini Wearable Sculptures
Mini Wearable Sculptures
10 Ornate Rings, From Collapsible Cups to Birdcages
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8
Targeting Mini Fashionistas
Targeting Mini Fashionistas
Vogue Enfants Paris 2009 Features Only Children
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7
Personalized Mini Dolls
Personalized Mini Dolls
Naughty Porcelain Toys
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6
Translucent Mini Dresses
Translucent Mini Dresses
The Valentino Spring 2010 Collection Features Skimpy Transparent Clothes
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5
More Teeny Tiny Houses
More Teeny Tiny Houses
Tumbleweed Homes Make Mini Homes Next Big Thing
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4
Mini Rockstar Dressup
Mini Rockstar Dressup
Handmade Creative Kids Halloween Costume Ideas from Etsy
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3
Micro Mini Supercars
Micro Mini Supercars
Baby Sportscar Classics for Pint Sized Power
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2
Mini Shoe Replicas
Mini Shoe Replicas
Nike SB Dunk Keychain Has Miniature Branded Foowear
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1
Mini Mobile Homes
Mini Mobile Homes
'252° Living Area' Trailer Has 5 Expanding Rooms and Travels Easily
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